Olympus VG-110 vs Panasonic S1H

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus VG-110 and Panasonic S1H, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The VG-110 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the S1H and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the VG-110 matches up vs the S1H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-110 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Panasonic S1H Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VG-110 features external measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the VG-110 and the S1H.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and S1H is 97 and 52 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and S1H.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic S1H will give you more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.